ANAHEIM VS. EDMONTON

ON A ROLL: Anaheim hasn’t lost a game in regulation since March 10 while winning its fifth consecutive Pacific Division title, but the Ducks finished just two points ahead of the Oilers. They had to hold off Edmonton down the stretch for the division title and home ice. While the Ducks are an established playoff contender just two seasons removed from Game 7 of the Western Conference finals, the Oilers are in the postseason for the first time in 11 years.

ON THE WING: The Ducks’ top three defensemen all have injuries, but the blue line group could be back to full strength soon. Anaheim routed Calgary even though All-Star Cam Fowler didn’t play and Sami Vatanen was limited to one game. Hampus Lindholm also didn’t finish Game 4 due to an upper-body injury. After a week of rest and practice, Fowler and Lindholm are optimistic about returning for Game 1, but must be approved by doctors. “We’re looking at the possibility of having all three players back,” Anaheim coach Randy Carlyle said.

YOUTH IN REVOLT? Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Darnell Nurse are all under 23 years old, leading Edmonton to be labeled as a youthful powerhouse. Carlyle won’t allow his veteran club to see the Oilers as youngsters, however. “I don’t look at them as a young team,” he said. “They’re not young. They have some very good young players, one specifically in McDavid that stands out, a young defenseman in Nurse that stands out ... but after that, they’ve got a lot of veteran talent.”

OLD FRIENDS: The Ducks will get a reunion with Patrick Maroon, who started his NHL career in Anaheim and played on a line with Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry. He fell out of favor with the Ducks and was traded for a fourth-round pick and a prospect, but he has revitalized his career with a 42-point season for the Oilers.

DRAISAITL’S TIME: McDavid is the star, but his German linemate has a knack for wounding the Ducks. Draisaitl scored six goals in five games against Anaheim this season, including two game-winners in overtime.